A 24-year-old Bend man who was suspected of stealing a car was caught while riding a bike in Southeast Bend Friday. According to Bend Police:
At approximately 10:51 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, Bend Police responded to a report of a stolen 1996 Toyota Tercel in the 100 block of SE Third Street. At that time, officers identified the suspect, who also had two warrants for his arrest for probation violations.
At approximately 3:06 p.m., a caller reported a possible domestic abuse incident involving two people in the 20400 block of Murphy Road. When officers arrived, they found the stolen Tercel, unoccupied, and began searching for the suspect, who was seen jumping fences and running away from the scene.
At approximately 5:23 p.m., a Bend Police officer found the suspect riding a bike near SE Wye Lane and Fifth Street. He did not initially stop for officers, but ultimately was taken into custody without incident in the 400 block of SE Railroad Street.
He was arrested on suspicion of the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and the two warrants and was transported to the Deschutes County Jail.
